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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hang is born how many years after Que leaves her village?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) One.
(d) Fifteen.

2. What major city does Que decide to move to?
(a) Hanoi.
(b) Danang.
(c) Saigon.
(d) Dalat.

3. Ton goes to an old colleague whose family owns what kind of business?
(a) Fish sauce.
(b) Dumplings.
(c) Silk.
(d) Rice farming.

4. Uncle Chinh's wife is part of what organization?
(a) Communist Youth League.
(b) Bankers Guild.
(c) Farmers Union.
(d) Republican Party.

5. During her visit, which relative of Hang's friend tried to attack her?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

6. About a year later, Hang and her mother get a visitor from one of their relatives. Who is it?
(a) Chinh.
(b) Ton.
(c) Tam.
(d) Bich.

7. Que's neighbor make che, a cake made of what?
(a) Guava.
(b) Sesame seed.
(c) Mochi paste.
(d) Mango.

8. How many figurines does Que buy for hang?
(a) Five.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

9. What role has Chinh been promoted to?
(a) Chief of the Land Reform Section.
(b) Director or Education.
(c) Top Security Officer.
(d) Work Czar.

10. How often does Hang write Aunt Tam?
(a) Every week.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Four times a year.
(d) Every month.

11. How many children does Ton have with his new wife?
(a) One daughter.
(b) Two sons.
(c) One son.
(d) One son, one daughter.

12. Where does Hang's Uncle Chinh live?
(a) Hanoi.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Fountain Valley.
(d) Beijing.

13. On the train, Hang is jolted from her memories by what?
(a) A stranger asking her a question.
(b) The train stopping.
(c) Dinner being served.
(d) The music being turned off.

14. What is Ton's birth sign?
(a) Fire.
(b) Wood.
(c) Earth.
(d) Water.

15. How old was Que when her mother died?
(a) 3.
(b) 25.
(c) 10.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. Que and Hang must walk how many miles to get to the river?

2. Chinh tells Que that she should stay away from Ton because he is a(n) ______.

3. Who are Que and Hang greeted by when they visit Aunt Tam?

4. What country does Hang live in at the start of the book?

5. For Tet, what offerings are left with a photo of Ton?

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